I am trying to decide between a bench mounted belt/disc sander, or a stand alone disc sander. I would use the disc sander to bevel frets on the end of a fingeboard, but was wonderng if I could also use the disc sander to true or flatten the surface of a neck before gluing the fingerboard. I'm guessing I can do the latter with the flat belt sander (4" x 36"), but if I can smooth/flatten out a straight surface with a disc sander, I would rather go with the stand alone disc sander and forego the belt portion.
I laminate my necks, so the top surface always tends to be a little off.
I should mention I'm looking at Harbor Freight.
Combo disc/belt sander:
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-x-36-inch-belt-6-inch-disc-sand...
Disc Sander:
http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-bench-top-disc-sander-47404.html
Thanks for any advice.
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Dave,I use a combo disc/belt sander 4x36 Craftsman.It looks a lot like the harborfrieght one your looking at.I really like mine it is very versatile.Its easy to work with,belt changes are easy and its very suitable for working on CBGs.I use the belt portion to shape and flatten my necks.The disc side is nice for shaping nuts and bridges.Its nice to have options with the combo.
I think you will find the combo more useful, but I have to warn again about the HF stuff.
I have looked at these very units at HF and it is typical that the display models have already fallen apart. The table, tilt mechanism, miter guide and belt alignment mechanisms tend to be fairly flimsy and unstable.
If you look around a little, there are similar units in the $100 to $125 range that are quite a bit better in that regard. Also you may need replacement parts at some point, and that can be an issue too.
Thanks for the info Robert. You are making my decision easier.
When you use the belt to flatten your necks, do you swipe them lengthwise with the belt, or do you run them perpendicular across the belt using the guide?
Robert John Spotti said:Dave,I use a combo disc/belt sander 4x36 Craftsman.It looks a lot like the harborfrieght one your looking at.I really like mine it is very versatile.Its easy to work with,belt changes are easy and its very suitable for working on CBGs.I use the belt portion to shape and flatten my necks.The disc side is nice for shaping nuts and bridges.Its nice to have options with the combo.
I have a Delta combo sander. The disc portion is wobbly and not square. I can sort of get things square if I compensate with an angle, but it's pretty much maddening. I've tried to take it apart and fix it, but can't get down to the axle part where the wobble is.
I bought it many years ago, so I don't know what their quality is now, but it's disappointing for a name brand like that.
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